It is being said that the film is based on Subedar Taanaji Malusare, a Maratha military leader and a close aide of Chhatrapati Shivaji. AdvertisingHailing from the Malusare clan, Taanaji is popularly remembered for the Battle of Singhagad that took place in the year 1670. In the battle, Taanaji fought against Udaybhan Rathore, a formidable Rajput warrior, who was put in charge of Fort Kandhana (later named Singhagad) by Jai Singh. Battle of Singhagad, 1670In the year 1665, the Treaty of Purandar was signed between Jai Singh and Shivaji. Even though the attack by Taanaji took the Mughals by surprise, the latter nonetheless outnumbered the Marathas.

Source: Indian Express October 21, 2019 12:33 UTC